Overview
- Julian Eitschberger signed a contract extension with Hertha that runs until 2029, a move made public at the start of the club’s July 21, 2026 training camp and meant to end immediate transfer speculation.
- Eitschberger said clear talks with coach Stefan Leitl, sporting director Benjamin Weber and CEO Peter Görlich persuaded him to stay and that he chose to remain because Hertha is his club and city.
- Clubs in higher divisions, most notably Italy’s Monza and reports linking Lugano, showed interest in the 22‑year‑old but Hertha retained him instead of selling this summer.
- After making 25 league appearances last season but starting only 11 times and rarely completing full matches, Eitschberger says he will fight for a regular right‑back spot and expects to benefit from Leitl’s emphasis on aggressive man‑to‑man pressing.
- Hertha is undergoing a squad overhaul with several departures already confirmed, and the extension is being presented as a stabilizing signal to fans and a sign that the club plans to keep and develop young, homegrown talent.